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hǎang

Meanings

2NounB1

tail-like part; trailing end

A tail-like or trailing part of something (e.g., comet tail, the end section of an object or line).

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3NounB1

rear; back end

The rear or far end of something, especially the part opposite the front or head.

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4ClassifierB1

classifier: tails

A classifier used when counting tails or tail-like appendages.

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

hǎang

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

Tone chart

Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.

Mid classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——